radiate
Translation
to radiate, to emit, to spread out
Examples
The sun radiates heat and light.
The sun radiates heat and light.
Happiness seemed to radiate from her.
Happiness seemed to radiate from her.
The roads radiate from the city centre.
The roads radiate from the city center.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to emit (sth.) The sun radiates heat.
((with sth.)) to show a feeling (with sth.) She radiated with confidence.
((from sth.)) to spread out from (sth.) The paths radiate from the fountain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emit, shine, spread; Antonyms: absorb, contain
Etymology
From Latin 'radius' (ray, spoke of a wheel), via 'radiare' (to emit rays).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'radii' (spokes) of a wheel 'radiating' out from the center.